ordinarily vs simply

ordinarily

adv
  • In the usual manner; unexceptionally. 

  • Usually or as a general rule; commonly. 

simply

adv
  • absolutely, positively. 

  • In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone. 

  • Plainly; without art or subtlety 

  • Merely; solely. 

  • Frankly. 

  • Foolishly; stupidly. 

How often have the words ordinarily and simply occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )